So I just found out that Trump's VP pick, JD Vance, actually owns a good amount of Bitcoin. Pretty wild, right? Seems like he's pushing for crypto-friendly laws.
Trump's VP Pick: A Bitcoin Holder in the Race
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#2Mar 4, 2017, 06:10 AM
didn't know that about Vance! kinda makes Trump's pro-Bitcoin vibe seem serious. politicians are always shifting their stances tho, it’s hard to trust them.
Yeah, totally. We’ve seen this before, like with Saylor. But having a VP who’s invested in Bitcoin could mean more support for crypto if they win.
I get that but we need to remember, he’s young. Vance was born in 1984, so it makes sense he would get Bitcoin. But what’s his real understanding of it?
Thanks for sharing, that’s a solid point. Vance has been against anti-crypto laws, which is good to see. But still, politicians flip-flop too much.
atomickingNewbie
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#6Mar 7, 2017, 08:32 AM
But wait, he’s super young and seems a bit reckless. Kinda sketchy for someone in such a big position.
real_protoNewbie
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#7Mar 7, 2017, 11:47 AM
I thought the same at first. But if both Trump and Vance are on board, we might actually see some positive changes in crypto policy.
True, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. People need to think beyond just crypto when voting.
mike.degenMember
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#9Mar 8, 2017, 02:43 AM
Honestly, Trump knows how to play the game. He’s using crypto to tap into what’s bothering some voters. But will he really do anything meaningful for crypto if he wins?
Congress might block any pro-crypto laws, especially with the Dems holding part of it. Just saying.
We’ll see what happens after the elections. If Trump wins, could be interesting times for Bitcoin. But what will voters care about most?
yeah exactly, if they’ve held Bitcoin since the start, that shows some real foresight. I prefer long-term holders over newbs riding the hype.
QuantumOrbitFull Member
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#13Mar 8, 2017, 07:04 AM
Can’t wait to see how the crypto crowd reacts when they find out Trump might have Jamie Dimon as Treasury Secretary. That’s gonna be a laugh.
seed_ninjaNewbie
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#14Mar 8, 2017, 08:13 AM
Totally! It’s like they will vote for Trump just because of his crypto talk, but he’s got anti-Bitcoin people around him.
QuantumOrbitFull Member
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#15Mar 8, 2017, 01:18 PM
Come on, the Vice President could be a future leader, that’s a big deal! Plus, Vance holds a significant amount of Bitcoin.
Don't let the Trump talk distract from the crypto discussion. Vance is a holder and that's a plus.
LOL, you guys are so heated! But yeah, some folks are crazy out there. Threatening people over opinions is nuts.
Let the dems stew in their feelings. I’m ready for the results in November, it’ll be fun watching them.
Honestly, I worry that they will cater to big businesses and exchanges instead of regular HODLers like us.
Yeah, I can see that happening. Would be better if someone like Elon Musk was in charge, he’d be good for the average crypto user.